The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that in the solar year 1403 (solar year), Afghanistan exported goods worth more than $1.785 billion to various countries around the world.
According to statistics from the ministry, during the same year, Afghanistan’s imports reached $11.164 billion.
Figs, cotton, raisins, carpets, lead ingots, and precious and semi-precious stones were among the main export items of Afghanistan over the past year.
“Afghanistan’s total exports in the year 1403 reached $1.785 billion, and imports reached $11.164 billion. Afghanistan’s major export destinations were Pakistan, India, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Turkey, Iraq, and Tajikistan,” stated Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Meanwhile, the Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock, referring to trade challenges with Pakistan, emphasized the need for more.
“We must take advantage of these opportunities. Other countries benefit from such challenges. We can have good markets in the UAE and create alternative routes so that the problems currently hindering traders are resolved by next year,” said Mirwais Haji Zada, deputy of the Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock.
“Resolving transit and transportation issues, establishing proper transport infrastructure, removing banking restrictions, and facilitating Afghanistan’s access to international markets and financial systems are among the measures that can help the country’s trade growth,” said Mir Shakir Yaqoobi, an economic affairs expert.
According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Afghanistan’s major imports in 1403 (solar year) included diesel fuel, wheat flour, vehicle parts, liquefied gas, cotton textiles, spices, oil, and rice.
